You Are Not A Frog

How starting with 5 minutes of exercise a day helped a doctor go from liver disease to competing for his country in triathlons – and what small changes you can make now that will compound to improve your long-term quality of life. Get exclusive episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get more links and show notes via our website Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FRE...

We often feel guilty for things out of our control. But why should we feel guilty about things we aren’t responsible for? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group

When we see choices or behaviours as simply “right” or “wrong”, we end up making decisions based on fear and judgement. But there’s an easier approach, and it’s 800 years old. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors

How novels, poetry, or a gripping film can help us lighten the emotional load, discuss difficult feelings, and allow us to become more resilient. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Bedside Reading  – Tara’s podcast Find more links and resources via our website Mentione...

The advice for dealing with overwhelm is so often to do more, but what we really need is to rest. This quick dip provides a framework to help you reconnect with what you need, so you can make time for it instead of trying to tackle it with todo lists. Download our Overwhelm SOS Toolkit  – Free download How to retreat when you can’t go on retreat  – Free download Download the episode’s po...

Decision fatigue and fear of uncertainty can lead us to feeling stuck, unable to move forwards. In this episode, Dr Claire Plumbly returns with practical guidance on making decisions from a place of stability. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Burnout: How to Manage Your N...

When’s the last time you stopped and asked yourself what you truly want, or whether what you’re doing right now is right for you? In this quick dip, Rachel offers a series of questions you can ask yourself to help you find those “hell yeah!” opportunities, and avoid the “hell no!” obligations. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part...

Challenges and failures help teach problem-solving and emotional regulation. So how can we as parents promote independence while still being a source of safety for our kids? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes via our website Mentioned in this e...

When everything feels urgent – or when other colleagues’ “urgent” stuff lands on your desk – it can feel impossible to get your other important work done. So how can you manage your time so that you can do the stuff that really matters? The stuff that isn’t just urgent, but is important to you and your practice? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for...

Are you doing what you’re really meant for? If you’re not sure, how can you find out? And if you’re not where you think you should be, how can you find work that better fits your purpose? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover th...

When’s the last time you complained at someone for something they “should” have done, only to feel bad about it later? We all do it, and it’s usually because a core need isn’t being met. This quick dip will help you identify those needs so you can take steps to meet them. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the...

Are you feeling challenged and stretched in a healthy way at work? Are your unique skills being used to their fullest? If not, what might be holding you back from taking a leap into a career that can offer greater fulfilment and happiness? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group...

You can ignore the stone in your shoe for a few steps, but after a while it becomes unbearable and potentially harmful. The same is true of those nagging thoughts and doubts we have about work. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Rese...

Are the things you do to blow off steam really helping you, or are you bringing aspects of your work life into your hobbies? This is a remix of  episode 188 , edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned...

What can you do to quiet the inner critic voice that tells you you’re not good enough, or there’s more you could have done? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes from our website Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE...

How can we create a safer environment where upsetting behaviour can be challenged? Co-founder of the Civility Saves Lives explains. This is a replay of  episode 192 , edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Vi...

Balancing personal life with a busy medical career is especially tough for women. But there is a way to craft a fulfilling career and have a family. This episode is in partnership with the  Physician Mums UK Facebook Group . Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group View more...

How can we thrive in a healthcare system that’s overstretched and under-resourced? What is within our control to change? Is it the system, or how we operate in it? And what can we do differently, given all the usual advice around “resilience”? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook g...

Rachel digs through her Facebook comments to address some of the challenging feedback she’s received across 230 episodes. Burnout: 9 mistakes healthcare professionals make and what to do instead Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD...

Is everything OK within your team? Would anyone speak up if it wasn’t? If your team is quietly getting on while important stuff is getting missed, it might be because there isn’t enough healthy conflict. This quick dip will help you create a safe space for conflict so that issues can be raised without it getting personal. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submi...

The ways we deal with difficult situations at work and tricky relationships in general is massively influenced by our childhood. Discover what role attachment styles play in how we handle stress, and learn what practical steps you can take to avoid burnout. Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You  – Claire’s book Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for re...

When something goes wrong in your team, do you immediately leap to the rescue? If so, you might unwittingly be practicing a form of leadership that’s damaging to your team in the long-term. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset fo...

Overlooking our physical wellbeing in the pursuit of success can lead to stress, burnout, and health problems. But there’s a key question we can ask that’ll help restore some balance. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Re...

When you start comparing what you have with others, you wrap your identity in what you do for work, or when someone judges you unfairly, there are some simple things you can do to feel better. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group More links and show notes Mentioned in this ep...

How can we help ourselves and the people we lead to work more closely together, and speak up when there’s a problem, rather than merely just “cope” with it? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group More links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Docto...